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September 3, 2017

Let us be the BEST we have ever been as 2017 mighty men!

HIS WORD for TODAY

” If My people, who are called by My Name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.!” (2 Chronicles 7.14)

REFLECTIONS ON HIS WORD:

What is the name of the Lord? Yes, we can create a list of many names beginning with YHWH, the “I AM,” which was revealed to Moses and through Moses to the people of Israel and to Egypt- the captive and the captors. A part of that list would include those revealing the character and nature of God such as El Shaddai, God Almighty, and El Elyon, God Most High and Jehovah Jireh, Lord who provides. We could also include positional descriptor names such as Immanuel, God who is with us, and consequential names such as Yeshua, God who saves. It can be an extensive list or a short list, it matters not because just as the Good Shepherd knows each of us by name so He is known by us with a name. And God who is the Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, has revealed Himself through Jesus as the Christ. And at His name every knee will bow and every tongue will confess that Jesus is Lord. (Philippians 2.10)

Are you seeing God’s revelation and promise in today’s Word- “If My people, who are called by My Name”? It is not only the name which is given to us by a God who adopts us out of the dwelling place of sin and gives us His Name so that we might dwell with Him in His House. It is also the person, My Name, the Holy Trinity which calls us to be His people. God has shown us the who and the what of our existence as it was, as it is and as it will be. How valuable is it for God’s people to understand the prophecy of 2 Chronicles which is revealed in the Gospels and is fulfilled in Revelation. When God breathed life into us so that we are born into the world we are a people called into life by His Name- the power of creation. But, because of Adam and Eve’s shortcoming we did not humble ourselves as a people and fell into the abode of sin. When God breathed new life into us He made it possible for us to be reborn in spirit and in truth. The consequences can still be the same as for Adam and Eve if we refuse to humble ourselves and thus remain in the abode of sin. But for those who are called by His Name, who will humble themselves and repent, who will cry out in earnest and solemn prayer there is salvation, restoration, reconciliation and eternal life on earth as it will be and already is in heaven.

Mighty men of God, be called by His Name- Jahweh, God our Father; Yeshua, Christ- God of our salvation; and Holy Spirit. Humble yourselves before all the world so that those in our world, our sphere of influence, can be saved and be called by His Name as well.

PRAYER CONCERNS: (Needs of God’s mighty men that will be answered out of faith, hope and love)

* For those leading God’s people in worship, praise and service this weekend * For wisdom and humility come over the leadership of North Korea and they push themselves into the spotlight as enemies of God’s people * For those who have been impacted by Harvey as rain that they be supplied, supported and restored
* For Louisville, Kentuckiana, Goodwill, NECC and the people of Oman
* For the needs of my family near and far and our friends healing, reconciliation and wisdom- especially for Tom Jensen; for needs of my family mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually; wisdom to know the truth and relate it adequately; for guidance in a difficult financial situation and wise counsel in seeking the proper doctor to diagnose my condition

PRAYER CELEBRATIONS (where we see Him at work in the world):

* We have a loving God who speaks to us in all seasons of life reminding us we should do the same to Him
* God continues to provide prosperity at 5226 as I trust Him in so doing and give thanks praying for sufficient and proficient employees and the wisdom to meld a team spirit by staying humble before God and co-workers
* God is preparing us for our next ministry with current conditions to learn to walk more humbly and in peace
* God is good all the time and all the time God is good- even when we cannot see it!

ABIDING IN PRAYER: Father, may we hear Your call in our lives in every season of life that we be as one in the name of Jesus by whom we pray, live and worship here on earth as it is in Heaven. AMEN.